On saturday, I'll be doing a sponsored walk for 20 miles along the Thames with the team from the Mary Ward Legal Centre, to raise funds for this very worthy cause which specialises in cases of dire need, using volunteers and lawyers working long hours on modest pay.
Is the cold weather making you unhappy or uncomfortable? Here are some antidotes:
1. Stop focussing on it and put energy into something which gives you a warm feeling, beit actually being in the sun or else something that simply makes you feel good.
2. Identify what is important for you today and create some of that e.g. if it's beauty, buy some flowers or go to an art exhibition; if it's communication, make some time to talk with a friend or colleague.
3. Build up your resilience - you're probably tougher than you think. Not so long ago - certainly within my living memory - winter was winter every year (and things did not come to a standstill!)
4. Think of other places where there have been droughts, tsunamis, earthquakes, Haiti, for example - this will help to put things in perspective.
5. Be sensible - put on more clothes!!
6. Count your blessings - make a list of appreciations.
I'm conducting a little survey. If you complete this by 17th february, I'm offering 30% reduction on 2 hours of Life Coaching or Stye Coaching. This is just for me.
1. Which service do you like the look of most on my website? Why?
2. Which service are you most likely to use?
3. What do you need in your life to make you happier and more fulfilled?
4. On a scale of 1 - 10 ( 10 being 'I'm 100% committed') how committed are you to your own personal growth and development?
5. How is your self-esteem - on a scale of 1 - 10?
6. Which age-bracket do you fall into?
a) 18 -25 b) 26 -35 c) 36 - 50 d) 51 -65 e) 66 - 80 f) 81 +
Thank you.
Shan
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN AND WHAT IS THE POINT??
1. Consider why you are in the world; my take is that we are each here to manifest our unique combination of skills, talents and abilities, and that we owe it to ourselves and to the rest of the planet to do this
2. In order to do this, we need to acknowledge these skills, talents and abilities and be true to ourselves; in order to do that, we need to know ourselves well enough to know what is right for us, develop self-awareness. In order to be true to ourselves, we need to tell ourselves the truth. For example, 'everyone else' may think x but if you believe y, that is your truth.
3. Then, to live authentically, you need to have the courage to show up in the world in your magnificence, yes, your magnificence! Remember the Marianne Williamson quote, used by Nelson Mandela in his inaugural speech - 'Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that most frightens us.----'
4. And the purpose of showing up and acting in accordance with our truth? You will know the answer to that if you recall times when you have lived in this way. The satisfaction of knowing that you are using yourself fully and making your contribution is immense.
WHAT IS A STEP YOU MIGHT TAKE IN ORDER TO ENABLE MORE OF THAT IN YOUR LIFE?
Soon, I shall be joining the wonderful, inspiring people who are on the World Peace March which started on October 02 in New Zealand and finishes in ARgentina on January 02 2010. They have been received in all the countries through which they have passed; the March is endorsed by world leaders. I'll just be joining them in Paris for a couple of days and am really looking forward to it.
CHECK OUT this fantastically important and inspiring event on the net and pass on to your friends and contacts ------- it's GOOD NEWS!!!
DURING NOVEMBER AND UNTIL THE MIDDLE OF DECEMBER, I'LL BE OFFERING REDUCTIONS ON STYLE COACHING PACKAGES!!!
For example:
* COLOUR, STYLE AND SELF-IMAGE 2 hours 15% reduction
* STYLE AND CLOTHES 2 hours 15% reduction
*COLOUR, CONFIDENCE & STYLE 2 & a half hours 15% reduction
GIFT VOUCHERS ALSO AVAILABLE!
Please contact Shan for details
BELIEFS can be difficult to identify as we live with them and they seem like part of who we are; and ths is so - but, if they are undermining your true choices in life and not helping you to create the life you want, you may want to change them.
STEP ONE: identify the belief e.g. 'Life is hard.'
STEP TWO: identify how you want your lfe to be. What would you need to believe about the world and about yourself in order for that to be so?
STEP THREE: begin to act as if this belief is true. Notice what happens in your life to support this. Make lists of how the truth of this belief manifests.
STEP FOUR: what will support you in maintaining this belief e.g. saying 'no' to others more often and saying 'yes' to yourself.
STEP FIVE: enjoy the journey!
Pilates is noted for improving posture and co-ordination and body awareness. In quite a short time, you can notice the difference as you re-shape your body and tone your muscles. It helps with focus and concentration too and is very enjoyable.
This is small, friendly class in CUFOS at the back of Alexandra Palace. It's on Fridays from 18.30 - 19.30 and costs £8.00 drop-in and less if you pay for 6 sessions. Access is via Duke's Avenue or The Avenue, N10.
The class is taught by Shan Rees, an OCR-qualified Pilates instructor.
Come along and try it; you will be very welcome!
1. Identify your values and work on bringing more of the important ones into your life. Do you want more kindness or appreciation? Then make sure you manifest these yourself as well as spending little or no time with those who do not give you this and attracting into your life those who do. Do you want more Peace? Then do whatever it takes to create peace within yourself (it always starts within); spend time in a peaceful environment, in nature and with people who are at peace with themselves. These are some ideas.
2. Don't waste time focussing on the problems. As you know, what we focus on, put energy into, manifests. So, regularly, a few times a day, spend even a few seconds using your imagination to create in your mind's eye what your ideal world looks like; feel it, smell it, hear it, be there.
3. For difficult times, have on tap some lovely memories or experiences which you can easily tune into so that you can recall these and lift your energy. It is not possible to manifest what you want from a down place inside yourself. It is not wrong to be down but it's good to have tools to change it.
4. If you do not like the way someone else is treating you, bless them and remember the good things they have done; ask them for what you want; act and speak in support of your values.
5. Always, always think well of yourself and know your worthiness and your right to well-being; always hold yourself and others in compassion.
Here are some of the packages I offer:
* Body, mind and Spirit - Which styles and colours enhance your appearance; how to update your self-image on all levels
* Who are you? Identifying your values, goals and purpose and learning how to achieved them.
*Special occasions - look good and feel great for yours.
*Confidence Coaching - regular sessions with feedback, encouragement and support.
FOR MORE DETAILS, LOOK UNDER THE COURSE SECTION / CONTACT SHAN
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